Local firm wins paving bid amid council debate
Dothan council awards Hooke Construction Co. of Augusta the contract for sidewalks curbs and gutters totaling 20 902 70 despite Couch Construction Co. bid 1 185 30 lower Local Aldermen push for home firm claiming tax and jobs impact while some members urge careful bonding and oversight.
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Monana
Newton
Powell
Theity Council
Whidsow
S. R. May
Couch Construction Co
Cooke Construction Co
Alderman May
Wntract
Botts
Black
Bates
Gaines
Dothan
Cooke
Betts
Hooke Constructing Co
Beall, Mar and Poyner
Beall
Man fires at aggressive dog. bullet hits bystander
Lige Payne shot at a lug dog feared to bite him last night but missed. The ricochet struck a black man in the face, cutting his lip though the wound was not serious. Payne claimed the dog habit had forced the confrontation and that he warned the man.
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Lige Payne
Payne
Paine
Jealousy blamed for Sacramento quadruple murder case
Four men were killed and one wounded in an Oregon style spree blamed on the jealous former convict Percy T Barnes over custody of his daughter. Barnes, heavily armed, was surrounded by a posse after the killings tied to Stockton. Victims included Charles E Curtis Charles Klein Len Gearhart and Clarence Muney. M H Larkin was wounded.
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Cal
Percy T. Barnes
Stockton
Here
Charles E. Curtis
Charles Klien
Len Gearhart
Parnes
Clarency Muney
Houston County Teachers Issued Certificates
Thirteen white citizens and six Negroes passed the state teachers examination in Houston County July 16 18 and received certificates. Franklin Jacob Jones earned a life certificate the first local life certificate in a long time. Cond grade certificates were issued to Emma L Ras Carey Doster Mrs Mattie D Garner Alas Granver Mrs Kathrin King Herce Merritt Mrs B F Owens Fred P Snail Duncan SUH Mrs Stella Mae Vann. Third grade certificates went to Helen Avery Mrs L D Barnette Marice Ingram Mrs Rex Powell Bertha Lane Askew W F Coolidge Addie Lee Golson Augusta Hoboway Ocie L Pickett Jones.
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Houston County
Franklin Jacob Jones
Emma L. Ras
Main Street
Dothan
Carey Doster
Nesson Street
Mattie D. Garner
Alas Granver
Cottonwood
M Irs
Kathrin
King
Newtoer
Herce
Merritt
S. Appletree Street
B. F. Owens
Ashford
Fred P. Snail
Kentery Ashford
Duncan A. Suh
Dathan
Stella Mae Vann
Atlanta St
Reulah Ewell
Helen Avery
Coksted
Bertha Lane Askew
North St
W. FE. Coolidge
Rou
Columbia
Addie Lee Go
Cherry Ave
Augusta
Albania to become a monarchy announced by Assembly speaker
Trieste dispatches report Waich, speaker of Albania's National Assembly, announced in Tirana that Albania will be transformed from a republic into a monarchy and the transfer will occur next weekend.
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Vienna
Trieste
National Assembly of
Albania
Waich
Tirana
Williams Ends Life in Columbus Hotel in Despair
Five S. Williams prominent Dothan man was found dead in a Columbus hotel room from a self inflicted gunshot. A coroner verdict cited personal crisis intent. Funeral services were held at his home with interment in Eufaula. he left a daughter and wife. He had lived in Dothan since moving there years ago and worked in dry goods and wholesale distribution. He was active in church and the local country club with wide friendships in Dothan Eufaula and Troy.
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O. Williams
Dothan
Associated Press
R. T. McLeod
J. A. Donnelly
Eufaula
Eufaula Cemetery
Jingh Smith
Wallace T. Palmer
Bens Slingluff
Reynolds May
Will Hopkins
J. N. Blaum
G. M. Lewis
M.S. Davies
Alfred S. Frasier
Grady Page
J. L. Crawford
J. J. Speight
A. A. Payne
Floyd Baxter
O. S. Lewis
Williams
Foster Street Methodist Church
Mr. Williams
Saxon & Heard
J. D. Fey
Fey & Williams
S.C. Wiliams
San Antonio
Texas
Leila Williams
W. T. Parks
Frenx McGlasson
Eagie Pass
Governor North Dakota Death Alters North Dakota Race
The governor of North Dakota A. Gae died in Bismarck due to heart disease after a three day critical illness. Teague backed Sorlie who won the election defeating Rat fight with R. A. Netos, the Republican incumbent. Walter Haddock becomes acting governor as lieutenant governor.
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A. G Ae
North Dickona
Teague
Sorlie
R. A. Netos
Walter Haddock
Concrete Pour Begins at New Athletic Stadium Grandstand
Concrete has started flowing for the stadium grandstand as part of the $50,000 athletic facility. Work is expected to wrap soon if weather remains favorable, with completion anticipated within a few days. Irene Case McLaughlis reports from New York after returning from abroad, noting changes in style and fashion.
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New, York
Irene Case McLaughlis
Europe
Xpesetae
Chicago
Times Square
New York
NEA
Rotary club welcomes eloquent new member Wilton Duncan
The Rotary Club introduces Wilton T. Duncan as a new member and features his first speech noted for its strong language and logic. The meeting also faced an absence by Dewey Patterson and included remarks by several members about recent club activities.
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Wilton TE. Duncan
Rotary Club
Aos Club
Weather Alert for Alabama Coast and Inland Areas
Partly cloudy with local thunder showers expected Wednesday. Coastal areas face stormy conditions. tonight winds rise. Gertie Cat forecast indicates unsettled weather across the state with variable coastal gusts.
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Alabama
Iliterates in Hogton county show racial gap and age spread
Census figures report 14 684 school age children with 10 010 white and 4 674 colored in Hogton county this year. Of student body 1 253 are illiterate Negroes and 886 are illiterate white children, indicating growth from last year mainly in Dothan.
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Hogton County
Conte Just
Dothan
Johnson
Anti-Smiths to Hold Meeting in Geneva Friday
An anti Smith Democrats group plans a meeting at the Geneva county courthouse Friday. Circulators urge white supremacy content restrictive immigration and prohibition stances to rally support against Al Smith, prompting responses from local Democrats and office holders.
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Geneva
Joe
Geneva Cainy
Prohihiton
al Smith
Three Buildings Collapse at Mexican Independence Day Celebration
A disaster during a public festival in Meron City on Mexican Independence Day results in multiple fatalities as three buildings collapse. Authorities report casualties among attendees and ongoing rescue operations continue at the site.
Georgia Man Murdered Found in Thicket Near Road
Police report a Georgia man was murdered and found in a thicket near a road. The victim’s belongings included a coat and tobacco, with investigators probing the scene for clues and potential motives.
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Georgia
Mayor Whiddon Clashes Over Truck Licenses in City Council
The mayor and H. D. Atkins clash as council unaminously ratifies how licenses were handled. Whiddon defends actions as in the city’s best interest while Atkins accuses discriminatory forced licenses and delayed warrants. Auditor Vaughn questions ordinance compliance amid licensing disputes.
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Whiddon
Vaughn
Levine undecided on flying ocean in new Junkers monoplane
London ace Charles A. Levine says he is undecided about attempting an Atlantic flight in the new Junkers monoplane. His decision will depend on conditions and test results, and he would take Mabel Bell if tests show the plane can carry her.
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Ocean
Junkers
London
Ace
Charles A. Leveeds
America
Mabel Bell
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